Training Program
Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIx)
This course introduces the underlying concepts, definitions, and methodology for the compilation of Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs) aligned with the 2019 Financial Soundness Indicators Compilation Guide. Researchers, analysts, and policymakers worldwide use these indicators to monitor the soundness of the financial systems. IMF staff also rely on them for financial stability analysis and surveillance. In this course, participants learn how to use FSIs for surveillance and macro-financial analysis. Participants explore the concepts behind FSIs compilation, the data collection process and the underlying aggregation and consolidation methods. The course also covers how to apply core and additional FSIs in macro-financial analysis.
Target Audience
Officials from central banks and supervisory agencies of the financial sector working or intending to work in the compilation or analysis of financial soundness indicators (FSIs).
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics, statistics, finance, accounting or an equivalent degree.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define the key concepts of the FSIs.
- Assess the conceptual framework for FSIs, including the regulatory capital, leverage and liquidity concepts.
- Review the data preparation process for FSIs compilation and apply the recommended aggregation and consolidation methods.
- Evaluate the core and additional FSIs and explain the application of each in macro-financial analysis.
- Identify the source data and specify the FSIs for other financial corporations, households, nonfinancial corporations, and real estate markets.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.165 | Spanish | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.164 | French | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.163 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
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